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PREFACE. 



\1 7HATEVER of value may be found in the hints and 
^' directions given herein, is in no way impaired 
because we suggest the use of Berry Brothers' 
Finishes. The staining, shellacing, fiUing, etc., as the 
case may be, are the necessary preludes to a success- 
ful finish, whatever varnishes may be used to finish 
with, and the mode of applying and manipulating 
all interior varnishes is substantially the same. 

The scope of our pamphlet is limited, merely aim- 
ing to give such brief but practical hints on the 
finishing of the woods most commonly used for 
interiors, as may sometimes serve to refer to when 
writing specifications. Should there be but one out 
of a class that has shown such appreciative recogni- 
tion of the merits of our productions who is benefited 
by anything we may have written, our aim will have 
been accomplished. 



MAY 4 mr- 



NDEX 





PAGE 


To finish ~ Ash 


9 


Birch, . - - . 


17 


Butternut, - 


- 18 


Cherry, - ' - 


- 13 


Chestnut, - - . - 


9 


- Cypress. 


- 22 


Gum Wood, 


19 


- Hemlock, - 


- 25 


" Mahogany., 


11 


Maple, 


16 


Oak, . - - - 


9 


- Pine, 


- 23 


Poplar or Whitewood, 


- 25 


Prima Vera, 


12 


''* - • Redwood, 


20 


Sycamore, 


14 


- Walnut. 


- 18 


Whitewood or Poplar, - 


25 


" - - White Mahogany, - 


- 12 


Floors, - - . - 


26 


■ - Outside Doors, Store Fronts, etc., 


27 


Window Sash and Sills, 


28 


- Bath Rooms, 


- 28 


Inside Blinds, - 


28 


Hard Oil Finish, - - - . . 


4 


Elastic Floor Finish, . - . - . 


6 


Elastic Outside Finish, .... 


7 


Elastic Interior Finish, 


8 


{Remarks --.... 


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The Materials 



HARD OIL FINISH 



T^HERE is but little doubt that to this useful finishing 
material the general adoption of natural wood 
finishing for interiors is largely due. 

Its mission is to develop and preserve the natural 
grain of the wood, and impart a finish at once artistic, 
elegant and permanent. 

Hard Oil Finish was originated by us; we christ- 
ened it, and are, and always have been, the sole 
manufacturers of it. 

It is made in four shades, White, Light, Walnut 
and Ebony, and there is no limit to its utility for 
general interior finishing purposes. The "White" 
can be used on such light woods as white maple, 
white holly, or any of the delicate tints of porcelain 
enamel, without darkening them ; the "Light" is suit- 
able for such woods as oak, ash, chestnut, sycamore, 
etc.; the "Walnut" is for dark woods, while the 
"Ebony" is intended for ebonized work. 

We desire most particularly to emphasize the fact 
that there is no job of interior finishing too fine to 
permit of the use of Hard Oil Finish. It is equal to 



any and all emergencies ; be the wood what it may 
and however important the job, Hard Oil Finish will 
produce the finest results, in the way of a finish, 
attainable on wood. 

By reason of the numerous imitations of Hard 
Oil Finish, many of which are absolutely worthless, 
and all of which differ radically from the genuine 
goods, specifications should always be made to read 
"Berry Brothers' Hard Oil Finish." 

It is put up in sealed cans only up to s gallons ; the 
illustration given below being a reduced fac simile of 
a one gallon can. 




ELASTIC FLOOR FINISH. 



HThe practice of dispensing with carpets and finish- 

• ing floors in natural woods has become so popular 
that an imperative demand has arisen for a "Finish" 
possessing greater elasticity and wearing properties 
than any ordinary varnish. 

Elastic Floor Finish is devised to meet this want ; 
it is an entirely reliable article for use on parquetry 
and natural wood floors, combining as it does the 
three great requisites in a floor finish, elasticity, 
toughness and durability. 

As will readily be seen, its use on a floor is a 
very severe test on anything of the nature of a var- 
nish, and in view of the unreliability of many of the 
articles offered for the purpose, too great care cannot 
be exercised in specifying. 

Elastic Floor Finish may be specified with con- 
fidence ; many years practical use have demonstrated 
its value, and we offer it as the best article of its 
kind in the market. 



ELASTIC OUTSIDE FINISH. 



T^His is intended for store fronts, outside doors, and 
other purposes, where the exposure is excessive, 
and will be found superior to anything of the kind 
hitherto offered. 

It is made with special reference to durability 
under exposure to the weather, dries dust free quickly, 
and will make either a dead or brilliant finish. The 
official reports made on tests by the Master House 
Painters and Decorators Association of the United 
States on twenty-four different makes of outside var- 
nishes, not only commended our Elastic Outside 
Finish, but showed it to dry dust proof quicker than 
any other commended outside varnish tested. 

The value of this feature is apparent. 



ELASTIC INTERIOR FINISH. 



'X'his is intended for such Interior work as is sub- 
jected to severe exposure or usage. It has many 
of the characteristics of Hard Oil Finish, but is tougher 
and somewhat slower drying. It possesses great elas- 
ticity, combined with unusual durability, and will 
resist the action of hot water, soap, etc., longer than 
anything else we know of. It is peculiarly adapted 
for use on window sash and sills, bath rooms, inside 
blinds, etc., and is also especially suitable for such 
portions of the interior wood-work as are to be left 
with an unrubbed varnish finish. 

We confidently offer Elastic Interior Finish as 
the best article of its kind yet introduced. 



OAK, ASH, CHESTNUT. 

'T^HESE are jopen grained woods and require filling. 
SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of filler to match 
the color of the wood, followed by one coat of White 
Shellac sandpapered to a smooth surface, and two or 
three coats of Berry Brothers' (White or Light) Hard 
Oil Finish ; rub first coats with hair cloth or curled 
hair, and the last coat with pulverized pumice stone 
and raw linseed oil. 

For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 
water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 
with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone, applied with a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



NOTES. 

T^HE term "Antique'' is rather ambiguous now-a- 
days, as it has no universally recognized standard 
of color, and the so-called "Antique" finish has con- 
siderable latitude as to shade. 

The "Antique" effect is produced by using a light 
filler colored with burnt umber, the amount of umber 
used in the filler determining the color. 

** English" Oak, which is popular with many, is 
produced by first lightly coating the wood with a 
thin mixture made up of Asphaltum, Japan and Spirits 
of Turpentine in equal parts, followed by a coat of 
light filler colored with Vandyke Brown. 

By reference to these notes the specifications can 
be modified to suit nearly all requirements. 



MAHOGANY. 

T^His belongs to the open grained woods and re- 
* quires filling. 

SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of filler to match 
the color of the wood, followed by a coat of Orange 
Shellac sandpapered to a smooth surface, and two or 
three coats of Berry Brothers' (White or Light) Hard 
Oil Finish ; rub first coats with hair cloth or curled 
hair, and the last coat with pulverized pumice stone 
and raw linseed oil. 

For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 
water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 
with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone, applied with a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



NOTES. 

F it is required to deepen the natural color of 
Mahogany, it can be done by using a light filler 

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darkened with burnt sienna to the desired tint. 

If antique or dark Mahogany is required, precede 
the filling by staining the wood with a solution of 
bi-chromate of potash and water, or a coat of Berry 
Brothers' Mahogany Oil Stain. 



PRIMA VERA OR WHITE MAHOGANY. 

T^His wood is open grained and must be filled. 
SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of filler to match 
the color of the wood, followed by one coat of White 
Shellac sandpapered to a smooth surface and two or 
three coats of Berry Brothers' White Hard Oil Finish ; 
rub first coats with hair cloth or curled hair, and the 
last coat with pulverized pumice stone and raw lin- 
seed oil. 

For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 
water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 

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with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone, applied with a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



CHERRY. 

'T'his is a close grained wood and requires no filling. 
SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of Orange 
Shellac sandpapered to a smooth surface, followed by 
two or three coats of Berry Brothers' (White or Light) 
Hard Oil Finish ; rub first coats with hair cloth or 
curled hair, and the last coat with pulverized pumice 
stone and raw linseed oil. 

For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 
water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 
with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 

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little pulverized rotten stone, applied with a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



NOTES. 

A LTHOUGH Cherry is a very beautiful wood in its 
^^ natural state, some tastes may prefer a deeper 
color, which necessitates the staining of the wood to 
the desired shade. In such cases precede the Shellac 
coat with a coat of Berry Brothers' Oil Stain, Cherry 
or Mahogany, as may be desired. 

If the wood is required to be finished up as light as 
possible, specify White Shellac instead of Orange Shel- 
lac and omit staining. 



SYCAMORE. 



T^His wood is usually quarter sawed for finishing 

purposes ; it is almost invariably finished in the 

natural color, and being close grained, needs no filler. 

SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss: — One coat of Shellac, 
(White Shellac if the natural color of the wood is 

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to be preserved, or Orange Shellac if the wood is 
desired to be a little darker in tone,) sandpaper to 
a smooth surface and follow with two or three coats 
of Berry Brothers' (White or Light) Hard Oil Finish ; 
(specify White Hard Oil Finish if the natural color 
of the wood is to be retained;) rub first coats with 
hair cloth or curled hair, and the last coat with pul- 
verized pumice stone and raw linseed oil. 

For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 
water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 
with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone, applied with a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



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MAPLE. 

HThis is close grained and does not require filling. 
SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of W hiteShellac 
sandpapered to a smooth surface, followed by two or 
three coats of Berry Brothers' White Hard Oil Finish ; 
rub first coats with hair cloth or curled hair, and the 
last coat with pulverized pumice stone and raw lin- 
seed oil. 

For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 
water, -and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 
with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone, applied with a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



NOTES. 

MAPLE is susceptible of very rich effects in Cherry 
and Mahogany by staining. If stained, specify 
Orange Shellac, and precede the Shellac coat with a 
coat of Berry Brothers' Oil Stain, Cherry or Mahogany, 

as may be desired. 

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BIRCH. 

T^His is a close grained wood and needs no filling. 
SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of White Shellac 
sandpapered to a smooth surface, followed by two 
or three coats of Berry Brothers' (White or Light) 
Hard Oil Finish ; rub first coats with hair cloth or 
curled hair, and the last coat with pulverized pumice 
stone and raw linseed oil. 

For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice- stone and 
water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 
with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone, applied with a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



NOTES. 



'T'he above specifications provide for finishing the 
* wood in the natural color. If a deeper tone is 



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required specify Orange Shellac instead of White 
Shellac. 

Birch also takes stain very nicely if the right kind 
is used. Cherry and Mahogany look particularly well 
on Birch. If stained specify Orange Shellac, and pre- 
cede the Shellac coat with a coat of Berry Brothers' 
Oil Stain, Cherry, Mahogany, or otherwise, as may be 
desired. 



WALNUT, BUTTERNUT. 

Doth of the above are open grained woods and 
require filling. 

SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of filler to match 
the color of the wood, followed by a coat of Orange 
Shellac sandpapered to a smooth surface, and two 
or three coats of Berry Brothers' (White or Light) 
Hard Oil Finish ; . rub first coats with hair cloth or 
curled hair, and the last coat with pulverized pumice 
stone and raw linseed oil. 

For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last co^t be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 

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water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 
with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone, applied with a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



GUM WOOD. 

T^His is close grained and needs no filling. 
SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of Orange 
Shellac sandpapered to a smooth surface, followed by 
two or three coats of Berry Brothers' (White or Light) 
Hard Oil Jinish ; rub first coats with hair cloth or 
curled hair, and the last coat with pulverized pumice 
stone and raw linseed .oil. 

For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 

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water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 
with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone, applied with a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



NOTES. 

'T^HE above specifications provide for finishing the 
wood in its natural color. 

Gum Wood can also be stained quite^uccessfullyand 
looks very handsome when properly done. Mahogany 
and Cherry are the most popular stains for this wood. 
If stained, specify Orange Shellac, and precede the 
Shellac coat with a coat of Berry Brothers' Oil Stain, 
Mahogany, Cherry, or otherwise, as may be preferred. 



REDWOOD. 

'T'his is a close grained wood and needs no filling. 
SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of Orange 
Shellac sandpapered to a smooth surface, followed by 

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two or three coats of Berry Brothers' (White or Light) 
Hard Oil Finish ; rub first coats with hair cloth or 
curled hair, and the last coat with pulverized pumice 
stone and raw linseed oil. 

For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 
water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 
with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone, applied wi':h a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



NOTES. 

T^HE above specifications provide for finishing the 
wood in the natural color. 

If staining is required, precede the Shellac coat 
with a coat of Berry Brothers' Oil Stain, Mahogany, 
Cherry, or otherwise, as may be wished. 

If it is desired to finish up the wood as light as 
possible, specify White Shellac instead of Orange Shel- 
lac and omit staining. 



CYPRESS. 

HThis is a close grained wood and needs no filling. 
SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of White Shellac 
sandpapered to a smooth surface, followed by two or 
three coats of Berry Brothers' (White or Light) Hard 
Oil Finish ; rub first coats with hair cloth or curled 
hair, and the last coat with pulverized pumice stone 
and raw linseed oil. 

For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 
water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 
with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone, applied with a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



NOTES. 

F a little deeper tone than the natural color of the 
wood is desired, specify Orange Shellac instead of 



White Shellac. Very rich effects can also be pro- 
duced on Cypress by staining, individual taste govern- 
ing the choice as to color. 

\{ stained, specify Orange Shellac, and precede the 
Shellac coat with a coat of Berry Brothers' Oil Stain, 
Cherry, Mahogany, or otherwise, as may be desired. 



PINE. 

T^His being a close grained wood needs no filling. 
SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of Shellac 
(White Shellac if the natural color of the wood is to 
be preserved, or Orange Shellac if the wood is to be 
stained, or is desired to be darker in tone than the 
natural color,) sandpaper to a smooth surface, and 
follow with two or three coats of Berry Brothers' 
(White or Light) Hard Oil Finish ; (specify White 
Hard Oil Finish if it is desired to retain the natural 
color of White Pine ;) rub first coats with hair cloth 
or curled hair, and the last coat with pulverized pum- 
ice stone and raw linseed oil. 

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For a Dull Finish : — Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water, 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish : — Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 
water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 
with Berry Brothers' Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone, applied with a piece of 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



NOTES. 

T^HE first coat of Shellac should never be omitted on 
Pine, as it serves to kill the sap or pitch, which 
might otherwise, in the course of time, ooze out and 
mar the finish. 

If it is desired to retain the clear, bright color of 
Pine, never apply a first coat of linseed oil, as this will 
in time cause the wood to turn dark and present an 
unsightly appearance. 

If the wood is to be stained, specify Orange Shellac 
and precede the Shellac coat with a coat of Berry 
Brothers' Oil Stain of the required shade. 

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It may be here remarked that Georgia or Southern 
Pine is much more susceptible of rich and beautiful 
effects by staining than is White Pine. 



WHITEWOOD OR POPLAR, HEMLOCK. 

OoTH of these woods are close grained and need 
no filling. 

SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

For an Egg Shell Gloss : — One coat of White Shellac 
sandpapered to a smooth surface, followed by two 
or three coats of Berry Brothers' (White or Light) 
Hard Oil Finish ; rub first coats with hair cloth or 
curled hair, and the last coat with pulverized pumice 
stone and raw linseed oil. 

For a Dull Finish :— Specify that the last coat be 
rubbed with pulverized pumice stone and water 
instead of oil. 

For a Polished Finish :— Specify that the last coat 
be rubbed first with pulverized pumice stone and 
water, and then with pulverized rotten stone and 
water, and for a piano finish specify a further rubbing 

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with Berry Brothers" Furniture Polish, used with a 
little pulverized rotten stone; applied with a piece ©f 
soft felt or flannel. 

If a rubbed finish is not desired, omit the specifi- 
cations for rubbing the last coat. 



NOTES. 

'T'hese specifications are for finishing the above 
woods in the natural color. If a deeper tone is 
desired specify Orange Shellac instead of White 
Shellac. 

These woods are sometimes stained, individual 
taste dictating the shade or color. 

When staining is desired, specify Orange Shellac, 
and precede the Shellac coat with a coat of Berry 
Brothers' Oil Stain of the required shade. 



FLOOR FINISHING. 

jHoR coarse or open grained woods, 

SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

Fill with a good filler to match the color of the 
wood, wipe off clean, and apply two coats of Berry 
Brothers' Elastic Floor Finish, taking care that the first 

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coat is thoroughly hard before applying the second ; 
rub the second coat down with pulverized pumice 
stone and raw linseed oil, and then wipe the floor 
perfectly dry and clean, so that no trace of oil 
remains to catch the dirt. 

For close grained woods specify as above, but omit 
the filler. 



OUTSIDE DOORS, STORE FRONTS, ETC. 

jCoR work of this character, if the finish is to be in 
natural woods, 

SPECIFY AS FOLLOWS : 

One coat of filler to match the color of the wood, 
followed by three or four coats of Berry Brothers' 
Elastic Outside Finish. Allow each coat to get thor- 
oughly hard before applying another, and rub each 
coat, except the last, with hair cloth or curled hair. 
The last coat to be flowed on and left unrubbed. 



NOTES. 

/^NLY coarse or open grained woods need filling. 
^^ Elastic Outside Finish dries naturally to a bright 
gloss, and the above specification provides for an un- 

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rubbed or varnish finish, and, although this is very 
handsome, polishing or rubbing down improves the 
appearance and adds to the durability of the finish. 

If a rubbed or polished surface is desired, rub the 
last coat with pulverized pumice stone, or pulverized 
rotten stone and oil or water, in the same manner as 
specified for Hard Oil Finish. 

On new painted or grained work specify as above, 
and also add that all under coats must be thoroughly 
hard before applying the finish. 

For old work the specifications should read the 
same as for new painted or grained work, but specify 
in addition that before finishing, the work be well 
sandpapered and cleaned. 

It is of the utmost importance that each and every 
coat is thoroughly hard before applying another, as 
otherwise the finish is liable to crack. 



WINDOW SASH AND SILLS, BATH 
ROOMS, INSIDE BLINDS, ETC. 

T^HE wood should be shellaced, or filled, either, or 

both, according to the wood to be finished, in 

the same manner as heretofore described, and then 

receive two or three coats of Berry Brothers' Elastic 

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Interior Finish, applied and manipulated in the same 
manner as our Hard Oil Finish. 

Refer to index for the wood to be fmished, and 
word specifications in the manner shown, only sub- 
stituting "Berry Brothers' Elastic Interior Finish" for 
*' Hard Oil Finisji." 



REMARKS. 

Tt will be noticed that in the directions for using 
our Hard Oil Finish, we invariably say, "White" 
or "Light" Hard Oil Finish. It is only absolutely 
necessary to use the "White*' Hard Oil Finish, 
(which is almost colorless), when very light woods 
are to be fmished in the natural color ; in all other 
cases the "Light" may be used. 

Whenever expense however is a secondary con- 
sideration, we always recommend the use of the 
White Hard Oil Finish on any wood as it is extra 
nice, and well repays the small additional cost per 
gallon. 

If desired, the "Walnut" Hard Oil Finish can be 
used over dark or stained woods, although the only 
reason for using it in such cases is the lesser cost of 

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same. Walnut Hard Oil Finish can also be used over 
light colored woods when they are required to be 
darkened some, and staining is objected to. 

It is the inevitable tendency of all woods to grow 
darker with age, but where it is desired to preserve 
the natural color of the wood as long as possible, it 
can be done by preceding the filling with a light coat 
of White Shellac. The reason for this is that oil or oil 
varnish applied directly to wood causes it to turn dark, 
but by applying a light coat of Shellac before the filler, 
the oil in the filler cannot penetrate the pores of the 
wood, which consequently retains its natural color 
longer than it otherwise would. 

In cases where the wood is filled, the shellac coat 
may be omitted if desired, but no great economy is 
effected thereby as at least an additional coat of Hard 
Oil Finish (or other Finish) would be necessary to 
make up for such omission. 

We make Stains in the following colors : Mahogany, 
Cherry, Light and Dark Oak, Rosewood, Walnut and 
Ebony, and can furnish them either in Oil, Spirit or 
Water. 

Oil Stains possess many advantages over Water or 
Spirit Stains, and it will be noticed in the foregoing 
specifications that we mention Oil Stains exclusively. 
Our Water or Spirit Stains can, however, be substi- 
tuted when desired. 

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Although we specify the use of raw linseed oil for 
rubbing with pulverized pumice stone or rotten stone, 
many finishers prefer the rubbing oil commonly used 
by furniture finishers, which answers the purpose 
equally as well. 

We invite inquiries from any who may desire 
information on the finishing question, and as the 
inventors of Hard Oil Finish, and Varnish Manu- 
facturers of nearly forty years experience, we may 
without affectation claim to be competent authority 
on the subject. 

We keep on hand finished specimens of the 
various woods used for interior finishing purposes, 
which we will niail, post paid, to any address, or 
we will finish up any samples of wood that may be 
sent us for the purpose, returning same with ex- 
plicit instructions as to the mode of finishing. 

BERRY BROTHERS, Limited, 
Varnish Manufacturers. 

DETROIT. 



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BERRY BROTHERS, 



Limited. 



NEW YORK. 

252 Pearl Street. 

BOSTON, 

42 PEARL STREET. 

PHILADELPHIA, 

26 28 N. FOURTH STREET. 
BALTIMORE, 

22 East Lombard street, 

CHICAGO, 

214 RANDOLPH STREET. 

CINCINNATI, 

102 MAIN STREET. 
ST. LOUIS, 

704 North fourth street, 
SAN FRANCISCO, 

709-711 FRONT STREET. 



FACTORY- 
DETROIT. 



